Surgical Technician - OR

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

About the role

As a Surgical Technician in our Operating Room, you will prepare surgical suites, assist during procedures, and ensure a smooth workflow to support exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Ability to rapidly learn and navigate multiple software systems.
• Effective English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma REQUIRED.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technician Certification current and in good standing REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Monday - Fridays, 40-hour weeks (Day shift).

About the facility

North Alabama Medical Center, opened in 2018, is a 263-bed facility serving as a regional hub with over 200 physicians representing more than 42 specialty areas. It offers the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services, and a full range of medical and imaging services. The hospital is a Certified Chest Pain Center with 24/7 cardiology coverage and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence. Its 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.